Comfortable and easy to handle cruiser with folding screen and rear canopy.

Steering position:

Aft steering position

Dual steering position Steering Position Boats with dual steering positions feature a choice of two wheels to steer the boat with – one on the raised sun-deck and one inside the main cabin below. This means they are ideal for cruising in all weather conditions.

Aft steering position cockpit boats are steered from a position at the rear, with a view through the screen forward over the whole length of the craft. This means they are generally easier to maneuver than other configurations. A canopy with windows (similar to a convertible car’s soft-top roof) can be pulled forward to enclose the steering position for all-weather cruising. Aft cockpit boats tend to be smaller than other types- this and their ease of handling makes them a good choice for first-time boaters.

Centre steering position the wheel in these boats is in the main cabin in the middle of the cockpit area. Most styles of this design will have a large sliding canopy over this cabin – making it ideal for cruising in all weathers.

Forward steering position. As the name suggests, these boats feature the steering position right at the front, inside the main cabin area. This means that forward vision is very good. These boats usually feature a spacious and light interior and a single level deck which many parties find more convenient and easy. The key feature of this design is the large sliding canopy over this cabin – making it ideal for cruising in all weathers.

Tiller steering position. All narrowboats are steered by a tiller, a handle connected directly to the rudder at the back ('stern') of the boat. The steering position is in the open, and there are three types of stern.

In the local area...Known as the 'capital' of the Norfolk Broads and set on one of its prettiest rivers, bustling Wroxham village makes an excellent base for easy cruising to many outstanding natural and historic attractions. Lying just to the north is Coltishall, a historic village mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and to the south are the open waters of Wroxham Broad, Hoveton’s nature trail and abundant wildlife and good fishing at lovely Salhouse Broad. Further south lie Ranworth Broad, home to the Broadland Conservation Centre and a church tower offering breathtaking views, and the village of Horning.

Wroxham is home to 'the world’s largest village store' and a station on the Bure Valley Steam Railway.

Horning

From the timeless and famously picturesque village of Horning, whose thatched boathouses and traditional inns make it one of the prettiest spots in the Norfolk Broads, you’ll enjoy gentle cruising to many of Broadland’s most popular attractions. Beautiful How Hill on the River Ant, Potter Heigham and its 13th century bridge, the evocative ruins of St Benet’s Abbey and the east coast resort of Great Yarmouth’s traditional seaside entertainments are all easily accessible as are longer cruises to Norwich, taking in Breydon Water, the Berney Arms Windmill and Reedham chain ferry on the way.

Real reviews by

8

out of 10

Graham

Confirmed guest, 2015-07-07

Now an old boat the general response to steering not as good as the newer boats. One very big weakness is not to have a windscreen wiper. When it rained hard we could not see to steer and had to pull over and moor.

3

out of 10

Neil

Confirmed guest, 2015-05-30

very old boat when it rains you have to pull up because theres is no windsceen wiper and it steems up and gets dangerous and if you av the top down its a nightmare. the boat itself leeks in a few places witch use to drip on my son. when i got back to pick my car up they fetch out from under cover shelter and it had a big deep scrach on the steering wheel and when confronted there did not care so took photo and name for insurance perpose.

5

out of 10

Garry

Confirmed guest, 2014-08-30

The boat is very old don't think its suitable for more than 2 the driving seat fell off after 3 days spent all my spare time constantly putting the self tapping screws back in to hold it on love the broads but think that boat has reached its end of life

2

out of 10

Timothy

Confirmed guest, 2014-08-09

uncomfortable boat, cramped, not dirty but very tired and old. Not good value for money. Lovely boat to drive and handle but apart from that it wants sinking.

7

out of 10

Joanne

Confirmed guest, 2014-04-26

I felt the living quarters were a bit cramped for 4 people. There wasn't really anywhere to relax and read a book.

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